Law Firm Associate Recruiting

Setting the Foundation for a Fulfilling Legal Career.

Your legal career has just begun, and there are many paths and opportunities ahead. You need the guidance of a career counselor who listens, understands and sees your potential—and will point you toward possibilities that align with your goals.

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Associate Practice Group recruiters support the legal career journeys of law firm associates, helping them find career fulfillment at the right law firm in the right market and make decisions that will equip them for the future—and whatever direction their career takes. Our deep relationships with law firm recruiting professionals and our local market expertise, as well as our global reach, give us insights and access to roles that allow us to make long-term matches that bring success to both you, the associate, and your employer, the law firm.

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Associate Regional Practice Trends

MLA Placement Data indicates there has been growth in associate base salaries across several U.S. markets. And the trend is projected to continue in these markets in 2025, with key sectors driving growth across the country.
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Associate Regional Practice Trends

COMING SOON!!! A New Law School Student Toolkit

We want to help law students and associates early in their careers start their legal careers on the right foot. Our Law School Student Toolkit provides resources, including resume tips, videos exploring practice area selection and practical interview advice, that will help young lawyers navigate entering the law and developing within the legal profession.

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Our associate recruiters are active influencers in the legal community, partnering with legal organizations, law schools, law firms and bar associations to share knowledge, collaborate and serve as a trusted advisor for lawyers at the early stages of their careers.

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Mid-level Madness: Lack of Associate Pay Progression Could Leave Firms Exposed

In his latest Law360 op‑ed, Adam Stocker examines how differences in associate pay progression, particularly at the mid‑level, are reshaping retention risk across the London market. While many firms have pushed NQ salaries higher, fewer have extended that competitiveness through the associate lifecycle, creating widening gaps where experienced lawyers carry the greatest responsibility.
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Mid-level Madness: Lack of Associate Pay Progression Could Leave Firms Exposed

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"I have worked with a lot of recruiters in my nine years as a recruiting professional and I think that MLA is one of the best firms to deal with because of the recruiters they hire! The recruiters whom I work with at MLA are extremely knowledgeable about the markets they are in. They take the extra time to get to know the firms they are dealing with, which means they present the right candidates. MLA's recruiters are efficient and they do everything they can to help move the process along by being responsive and available."

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Mid-level Madness: Lack of Associate Pay Progression Could Leave Firms Exposed

In his latest Law360 op‑ed, Adam Stocker examines how differences in associate pay progression, particularly at the mid‑level, are reshaping retention risk across the London market. While many firms have pushed NQ salaries higher, fewer have extended that competitiveness through the associate lifecycle, creating widening gaps where experienced lawyers carry the greatest responsibility.
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Mid-level Madness: Lack of Associate Pay Progression Could Leave Firms Exposed
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Firms Must Know Who They Are to Win Top Talent

In this Law Society Gazette article, Adam Stocker outlines why firms that clearly define who they are, communicate expectations early, and offer transparency around pay and progression are better positioned to compete for talent in a crowded market.
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Firms Must Know Who They Are to Win Top Talent
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As Associate Market Heats Up, It's Essential for Attorneys to be Strategic About Cultural Fit

In this Reuters Westlaw Today commentary, Dale Durham examines the resurgence of lateral associate hiring and explains why cultural fit has become the most critical factor shaping associate career decisions in today’s competitive BigLaw market.
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As Associate Market Heats Up, It's Essential for Attorneys to be Strategic About Cultural Fit

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